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After leaving the Gerdt Lab for a post-doctoral position at the Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne, Zhiyu Zang decided to focus on the human immune system.

Researchers Find Chemical Solution for Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

Indiana University

The discovery could be used to help manage with hard-to-treat bacterial infections in humans

The researchers are validating the model as a clinical test.

A New Way to Diagnose Deadly Lung Infections and Save Lives

University of California - San Francisco

Researchers at UC San Francisco have devised a method to identify pneumonia—using both genetic information and AI—that could curb the overuse of antibiotics

After years of decline, tuberculosis cases have begun to rise again in parts of the United States.

Amid Climbing TB Cases, Researchers Identify the Pathogen’s ‘Heartbeat,’ Paving the Way for New Therapies

Arizona State University

Discovery of a vital molecular system inside the tuberculosis bacterium could lead to new, more effective drugs against the deadly disease

The rapid and widespread emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) is a growing global health concern.

New Rapid Test to Detect CTX-M Enzymes Now FDA-cleared

Today's Clinical Lab

Rapid test provides another armament for microbiology laboratories to fight superbugs

Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) methods frequently result in overdiagnosis, leading to unwarranted treatments and possible penalties for healthcare providers.

Improving C. difficile Diagnosis: Why Two-Step Algorithm Testing Makes a Difference

Jimmy Lowery, MBA, MLS(ASCP)SBB

The two-step algorithm for C. diff improves diagnostic accuracy, reduces unnecessary treatments, supports antimicrobial stewardship, and helps avoid overdiagnosis-related penalties

A healthcare provider cleans their hands. Hand hygiene is a crucial measure to prevent the invisible spread of C. difficile and other infections.

Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections

University of Utah Health

The results could spur more rigorous preventive measures that stop hidden spread of the disease

Photo of a piece of paper that reads "FDA Approved" on a clickboard.

Inflammatix Receives FDA Clearance for First-in-Class TriVerity™ Test

Today's Clinical Lab

First and only molecular blood test that can both identify bacterial and viral infections and assess need for critical care

Photo of two McMaster researchers wearing gloves holding up two samples of the bacteriophages used in the new lab test.

Researchers Develop a Simple Lab-Free Test to Detect Bacteria in Fluids from Water to Urine

McMaster University

Novel use of bacteriophages powers the new test for the presence of bacteria such as E. coli

Close up photo of the hands of a laboratory scientist wearing white gloves and working on a bacterial culture in a biological safety cabinet.

Scientists May Have Discovered Important Step in the Fight Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Aarhus University

When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, it can be deadly, but now researchers have decoded part of the bacteria's defense mechanism

A laboratory scientist holds up a bacterial culture of Psedomonas aeruginosa on an agar plate.

Bacterial Pathogen Shows Alarming Resistance to Common Cleaners, Chemists Discover

Emory University

Study also identifies biocides that work well against Psedomonas aeruginosa